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03 Feb
February Freeze: Putting the Ice on Alcohol

One of my BF's said, "I'll eat my hat if you do it!" I told her to take out her brightest toque with the biggest pom-pom because it's on: the February Freeze. Commiserate as I chronicle my journey....

23 Aug
The Cancer that Whispers

I love meeting new people, especially those with inspiring stories. Kelowna resident, Alison Crawford, is one such gal....

13 May
Mindfulness Better than Meds?

This week on The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody, we look at a new study offering hope for those with recurring depression. "Mindfulness" is all the rage but what exactly is it?...

17 Mar
Cranberry Bean and Pumpkin Stew with Grated Corn

Judy is a fabulous cook. While the rest of us threw down Kraft Dinner when the kids had activities that required quick exits, Judy whipped up gourmet meals for her daughter and son. Lucky for the Ladies On Literature, she extends that gift our way....

14 Mar
Dealing with Grief? There’s an app for that

Losing a loved one is among the most excruciating experiences of our lives, but a team of Canadians has created a novel approach to help people cope with the complexity of grieving. The Canadian Virtual Hospice Loss and Grief Interactive Tool for patients and families...

01 Mar
Embrace Aging Month in the Okanagan

Is sixty the new forty? A lot of Okanaganites say, "YES!" We're living longer, we know that, but today's seniors want to live better. That's why UBC Okanagan holds an annual Embrace Aging month. Fourteen (free) events scattered across the calendar starting March 1st, 2016. I'll...

21 Feb
Fight the Flu; Get Shot!

This week The Good, the Bad and the Bloody looks at the flu and why it's more dangerous than many of us think and why it's still not too late to get vaccinated....

13 Feb
Laurie’s Spicy African Peanut Soup

We've read some amazing books this season and Laurie's selection, Pulitzer Prize winner, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, ranks right up there with one of my favs. Moving back and forth through time, it's told in the alternating voices of Marie-Laure,...